WO2006055949A1 - Dispositif electronique multifonction concu pour etre utilise avec un endoscope - Google Patents
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- the invention generally relates to multi-use electronic devices, such as a mobile camera telephone or a personal digital assistant (PDA), used in combination with an endoscope.
- PDA personal digital assistant
- the invention relates to a system for transferring data (e.g., images) from an endoscope to a multi-use electronic device.
- Endoscopes are devices used for viewing a region of an object that has limited access
- endoscopes include an endoscope body having a distal or viewing end and a proximal or analyzing/control end.
- An endoscope operator can position the distal end of the endoscope in an area of interest remotely by actuating controls on the proximal end of the endoscope. Once in position, the operator can gather data, such as images or temperature readings, from the distal end. This data is transmitted through the endoscope to the proximal end where the operator is located for analysis.
- conventional endoscopes include an eyepiece or a video camera disposed on the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the eyepiece and/or video camera are dedicated equipment and thus are only used in combination with the endoscope.
- the dedicated eyepieces and video cameras are typically expensive and serve no other purpose than to view endoscopic images.
- the present invention features an endoscope system which does not include a dedicated eyepiece or video camera, but rather incorporates a portable multi-use electronic device to capture and transmit data at the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the system includes a multi-use electronic device and a cradle or other holder that holds and orients a camera within the multi-use electronic device in optical alignment with the proximal end of the endoscope.
- An adapter such as a coupling lens system or a USB connector, couples the proximal end of endoscope with the multi-use electronic device so that data can be transferred between the endoscope and the multi-use electronic device.
- the operator can then use the multi-use electronic device to transmit (e.g., wirelessly) those images to a second location, such as, for example, to another electronic multi-use electronic device.
- the invention features a system for an endoscope.
- the system includes an element for holding a multi-use electronic device (e.g., a mobile camera telephone, a PDA with a camera) relative to a proximal end of the endoscope and an adapter between the proximal end and the multi-use electronic device to transfer data (e.g., an image) from the distal end of the endoscope into the multi-use electronic device.
- a multi-use electronic device e.g., a mobile camera telephone, a PDA with a camera
- Embodiments of the invention can include one or more of the following features.
- the element for holding the multi-use electronic device can be a rigid holder or a cradle connected to the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the adapter of the system can comprise a coupling lens system.
- the adapter can include an electronic data connector, such as for example, a USB connector or serial connector.
- the adapter can be disposed within the holder or cradle. Alternatively or additively, the adapter can be disposed within the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the invention features an endoscope system including an endoscope including a distal end and a proximal end free of a dedicated eyepiece or dedicated video camera, an energy source for emitting a signal transmitted about the distal end of the endoscope, and an adapter for coupling the proximal end of the endoscope to a multi-use electronic device, such as, for example, a mobile camera telephone.
- a multi-use electronic device such as, for example, a mobile camera telephone.
- Embodiments of the invention can include one or more of the following features.
- the endoscope system can further include the multi-use electronic device, such as a mobile camera telephone, or a PDA.
- the endoscope of the system can include a rigid endoscope shaft disposed between the distal and proximal ends.
- the endoscope of the system can include a flexible shaft.
- the endoscope can include one or more lenses for transmission of data from the distal end to the proximal end.
- the endoscope can include one or more fiber optic or copper cables for transmission of data from the distal end to the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the adapter of the system can include a coupling lens system.
- the adapter of the system can include a USB connector.
- the adapter can be disposed in the holder.
- the adapter can be included in the proximal end of the endoscope.
- the energy source in the endoscope system is a light source and the data captured are one or more images.
- the data captured by the multi-use electronic device includes at least one of the following: sound, temperature, vibration, eddy current, ultrasound, and mapping coordinates.
- the invention features a method of capturing an image with an endoscope system.
- the method includes connecting a mobile camera telephone to an endoscope, illuminating an object at a distal end of the endoscope, and activating a camera within the mobile telephone to display and/or capture the image.
- the method can further include transmitting the captured image from the camera to a processing unit or other multi-use electronic device.
- the image may be transmitted over the internet or it may be transmitted wirelessly, such as for example using Bluetooth technology.
- the invention features an endoscope.
- the endoscope includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an adapter for transmitting data to a multi-use electronic device.
- the adapter of the endoscope is disposed about the proximal end of the endoscope.
- Embodiments of the invention can include one or more of the following features.
- the multi-use electronic device used with the endoscope can include a mobile camera telephone.
- the multi-use electronic device includes a PDA with a camera.
- the adapter includes coupling lens system.
- the adapter includes an electronic data connector, such as for example, a USB connector or a serial connector.
- the endoscope system capable of connection and data transmission to a multi-use electronic device can include one or more of the following advantages.
- the multi-use electronic device can capture many different types of data from the endoscope.
- the multi-use electronic device can capture images, sound, ultrasound, GPS coordinates, and temperature.
- this one device i.e., multi-use electronic device
- the multi-use electronic device replaces multiple single- use dedicated devices, thereby decreasing the complexity of the system and providing a low cost alternative to expensive dedicated equipment.
- the multi-use electronic device can store data and transmit data to a second location.
- the multi-use electronic device provides an efficient and reliable system of storing and transmitting data from the distal end of the endoscope.
- the multi-use electronic device can include a monitor/video display, thereby obviating the need for additional displays and monitors to be connected to the endoscope.
- the multi-use electronic device can be used to perform other tasks and methods not associated with an endoscope.
- the multi- use electronic device can be a mobile camera telephone.
- the multi-use electronic device can be used to place and receive calls even when separated from the endoscope.
- the multi-use electronic device provides the user with greater utility than dedicated equipment, which can only be used in connection with the endoscope.
- FIG. IA is a side view of a system for use with an endoscope in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. IB is a front view of the system of FIG. IA without an attached endoscope and energy source.
- FIG. 2A is a side view of a portion of the system shown in FIG. IA.
- FIG. 2B is a side view of a portion of a system for use with an endoscope in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of a portion of a system for use with an endoscope in accordance with further embodiment of the invention.
- the present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for capturing data from an endoscope (i.e., medical endoscope, industrial endoscope).
- an endoscope i.e., medical endoscope, industrial endoscope.
- the devices, systems and methods described herein provide a low cost, efficient, and reliable means of data capturing, storage, and transmission using a multi-use (i.e., non-dedicated) electronic device, such as, for example, a video telephone, a mobile camera telephone, a PDA with a camera, or a portable video player.
- Multi-use electronic devices are portable and can be used for purposes not associated with endoscopic data collection, storage, and/or transmission. As a result, these devices are cost effective and provide more utility and value than dedicated single-use equipment, such as an eyepiece or a video camera. Moreover, multi-use electronic devices can capture both still and video images, sound, GPS coordinates, and other digital information. Some multi-use electronic devices can capture ultrasonic, temperature, vibration, and/or eddy current information. The data captured by these multi-use electronic devices can be stored on the multi-use electronic devices themselves and/or transmitted to other devices via the internet or wirelessly (e.g., through use of Bluetooth technology).
- the captured data in some embodiments, can be sent to a second location away from the point of image capture, such as, for example, a command center, a central office, or to a remote location via the internet without the use of a personal computer.
- Devices, systems and methods of the present invention do not use conventional, dedicated eyepieces and/or dedicated video cameras. Rather, the devices, systems and methods described herein include an adapter to couple the proximal end of an endoscope to a multi-use electronic device. Data sampled from an area of interest (i.e., the location of the distal end of the endoscope) is transmitted through the endoscope to the proximal end using traditional means (e.g., lenses, fiber optics, electrical cables).
- the adapter allows the data at the proximal end to efficiently and effectively be transferred to the multi-use electronic device.
- the adapter is disposed within a cradle that holds a mobile camera telephone.
- the cradle orients the endoscope's proximal end with respect to the phone's camera detector (e.g., CCD or CMOS sensor) so that the camera's detector and the proximal end are in optical alignment.
- the phone's camera detector e.g., CCD or CMOS sensor
- images taken at the distal end of the endoscope and transmitted to the proximal end can be transferred to the camera in the mobile phone. These images are displayed on the phone's viewfmder and can be captured as still images or video images.
- FIGS. IA and IB illustrate an embodiment of a system 10 used to couple a multi-use electronic device 15, such as, for example, a mobile camera telephone 20 to an endoscope 25.
- the system includes an element to hold or a holder 30 for the multi-use electronic device 15 and an adapter 35 to couple a proximal end 40 of the endoscope 25 to the multi-use electronic device 15.
- the adapter 35 is a coupling lens system disposed within the holder 30.
- the coupling lens system 35 transfers an image of the environment surrounding the distal end 42 of the endoscope and transmitted to the proximal end 40 to an image sensor in the camera 20.
- the coupling lens system 35 conditions the image data transmitted through the endoscope 25 to produce a collimated output, which the human eye and a video camera focused at infinity can utilize.
- the image of the environment about the distal end 42 of the endoscope is efficiently and accurately transferred to the multi-use electronic device 15, which displays the image on its view screen 46.
- the image can be captured as a still image or as a video image.
- An endoscope operator after capturing the image can decide whether or not to save the image on the multi-use electronic device 15 or discard the image using the available technology on the multi-use electronic device 15.
- the endoscope operator can transmit the images captured by the camera 20 to remote locations wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth technology) or by connecting the multi-use electronic device 15 to the internet.
- the coupling lens system 35 conditions the image data from the endoscope 25 to a form that can be accommodated by the multi-use electronic device 15.
- the coupling lens system 35 is a dedicated optical system disposed within the holder 30, which can be a cradle or other rigid type holder designed to accommodate a specific type or brand of multi-use electronic device 15.
- the coupling lens system 35 produces a collimated image from the image data transmitted from the proximal end 40 of the endoscope 25.
- the coupling lens system 35 is integrated into the endoscope 25 at the proximal end 40.
- the 2B includes a proximal end 40 that has a focusing lens and a coupling lens that together form the coupling lens system 35.
- the focusing lens is adjustable (e.g., electronically adjustable, manually adjustable) so that the operator can vary the focus of the image data transmitted from the distal end 42 of the endoscope 25.
- the coupling lens collimates the image data to a form that can be accommodated by the camera 20 of the multi-use electronic device 15.
- the coupling lens system can form an image (e.g., a magnified image, demagnified/reduced image) of the image formed at the proximal end 40 of the endoscope 25 on the camera 20 of the multi-use electronic device.
- the multi-use electronic device 15 can capture, process, store and transmit images of the environment 48 surrounding the distal end 42 of the endoscope.
- the multi-use electronic device 15 can collect, store, and transmit other data collected at the distal end 42 of the endoscope 25.
- the endoscope 25, such as the endoscope shown in FIG. 3 can include one or more probes to collect the following types of data from its distal end 42: sound, temperature, vibration, eddy current, ultrasound, spatial mapping coordinates (e.g. latitude and longitude information), and picture mapping coordinates (e.g., pixel locations on a picture, a mosaic of pictures, a panorama) by linking the probes in the endoscope 25 to the multi-use electronic device 15 via an electronic connector 50.
- Connector 50 such as a USB cable or serial cable, extends from the probe within the distal end 42 of the endoscope through the proximal end 40 and connects with an electrical interface 52 on the multi-use electrical device 15.
- the data received through the electrical interface 52 can be captured, analyzed, stored, and/or transmitted by the multi-use electrical device 15.
- the multi-use electric device 15 provides a lower cost, less cumbersome alternative to single-use, dedicated systems for data capturing, analysis, storage, and transmission.
- the connection is made by simply placing the multi-use electronic device 15 into the holder 30 and inserting the proximal end 40 of the endoscope 25 into the holder 30 as well.
- the operator activates the energy source 44 connected to the endoscope, such as, for example a light source or ultrasound source to transmit energy to the distal end 42 of the endoscope 25.
- the energy transmitted to the distal end 42 interacts with the environment 48 surrounding the distal end and data sampled from the distal end 42 via probes or view finders is transmitted back to the proximal end 40 via fiber optic cables, lenses, and/or electrical cables.
- This data is captured by the multi-use electronic device 15, which is coupled to the proximal end 40 of the endoscope 25 via the coupling lens system 35 and/or connector 50.
- the multi-use electronic device 15 can be used to display, store, analyze, and/or transmit the captured data to a remote location.
- the system 10 is used to collect images from the distal end 42 of the endoscope 25. After the endoscope 25 is positioned within the area of interest 48 and the multi-use electronic device (i.e., a mobile camera telephone) 15 is connected to the proximal end 40 via holder 30, the operator activates light source 44 to illuminate the area of interest surrounding the distal end 42.
- the multi-use electronic device i.e., a mobile camera telephone
- Image data from this illuminated region is transmitted through the endoscope 25 using fiber optic cable or a lens system as in convention endoscopes.
- the endoscope operator can visualize the area of interest and can capture representative still images and/or a video image of the environment.
- the operator can then analyze the images directly on the mobile telephone 15 using software contained therein or transmit the images to another multi-use electronic device or central processing station not connected to system 10.
- the images can be transmitted wirelessly through the use of Bluetooth technology to another device or can be sent over the internet.
- the mobile telephone 15 can be disconnected from the system 10 and carried to another location where it is electronically connected through means of a USB cable, serial cable or the like, to another electronic device.
- the images stored on the mobile telephone 15 can then be downloaded to this other electronic device.
- a PDA including CCD or a CMOS sensor can be connected via holder 30 and electrical connector 50 to an endoscope which includes a temperature probe 50.
- the endoscope operator after positioning the distal end 42 in the area of interest 48 using the view screen 46 on the PDA activates the temperature probe to collect temperature data at the distal end 42 of the endoscope.
- the temperature data is transmitted through the probe to electrical connector 50 and into PDA 15 through electrical interface 52.
- the captured temperature data can be stored on the PDA and/or transmitted to another electric device.
- the system 10 in accordance with the present invention provides time-saving and convenience advantages.
- the multi-use electronic device 15 used with the system 10 can send images or other data to a remote location while an endoscope operator is investigating an area of interest.
- the endoscope operator can obtain feedback or instructions from another person or electronic analyzer.
- an endoscope operator investigating a patient's kidney or an internal engine compartment can send collected data to a physician or engine expert not physical present at the examination.
- the expert who is not physically present at the location of the endoscope, can review the transmitted images and provide advice or guidance to the operator performing the investigation.
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